Art, Friends, Family

A couple of my friends asked me take some shots of them while they were together in town (one of them lives in Cali). It started with something simple but the ideas kept flowing. Arts District, shades, beach cruiser and 2 beautiful friends...who could ask for more? My family decided to take the chance to spend some time with the girls so they tagged along...I stole a couple shots of them too. We had so much fun, even though it ended in Avree crashing her pretend bike! I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed taking them, just some people I truly love..letting me do what I love.

All in One

When I took a beautiful college senior, her handsome hubby, and their canine family to my FAVORITE place to shoot the outcome was inevitable. After 2 hours of walking around shooting senior, couples, and family shots...it was SO hard to pick favorites. But I finally did it and here they are. Congrats Brittney, you have so much more than a degree! What an awesome little family...and I'm so sorry Remington was a few days late! >

You Know What You Know

Two reasons I love my job: meeting new people and reuniting with old friends. Both of these senior sessions at Lake Las Vegas gave me that chance! Here are a few of my favorites. Congrats OJ & Jaclyn! Both of you are off to an amazing start, surrounded by people who love you, and passionate about life. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." -Dr. Seuss

One Year & Counting

Shooting by the railroad tracks is always a blast...but when this amazing couple brought their Harley along it made it that much better. These pictures are a little overdue but still some of my favorites! Happy Anniversary Shawn & Jess! Thanks for climbing on dirty cable cars, almost running out of gas, and parking your Harley in the middle of the road. Hope it was worth it!!

What lies within us...

Your last year in high school is an important time to capture real life on film. With so many things to think about in her future and so many memories behind her, its good to see a girl who isn't spinning out of control. I'm excited to see what the future will bring her, but for now she is enjoying life, living in the present, and blessing the people around her by just being her. I read a quote that defines what I have gained from my time watching her throughout high school... "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Congrats girl, I'm proud of the woman you have become, and can't wait to see what's in store for you. Thanks for volunteering to be my guinea pig model from day 1 (even at the park at 9pm for no reason when I had NO idea what I was doing!). I just hope these pictures do your true beauty justice. ♥ Adena